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1 "HomInspect Instruction Guide" HomInspect-2011 was developed to provide you with a quick and easy method in which to navigate through this Home Inspection Software. Before starting your Home Inspection report it is recommended that you first read "HomInspect Instruction Guide" this instructional guide will help you familiarize yourself with the software program and controls and assist you in producing a top notch professional inspection report using the fewest number of steps. We have also included in this software program 1. Work Order Invoice A professional invoice ready to go. 2. Inspection worksheet A worksheet that will assist you during your inspection. 3. Google Map search That is linked to client info for a quick map search. 4. Report Summary page Identifies concerns that are mentioned within report. 5. Realtor s Directory Store your realtor s contact info for quick, easy and fast access. 6. Report your report directly from our software, it is as simple as pushing a button. 7. Custom Toolbars-We have designed a set of custom toolbars with many features that will assist with putting together a top notch report. 8. Change Report Color Formatting- You can use this feature to change the color design of report pages with ease. 9. Customize Formatted Comments- Customize a color formatted comment and add to already existing library. To convert your finished report into a PDF file for easy mailing we recommend installing a FREEWARE called PDFCreator-GPLGhostscript A free tool which easily creates PDF files from any program that is able to print. Start converting your inspection reports and add encryption with PDFCreator to secure them against modifications. You can also merge multiple files into one PDF. PDFCreator is a FREEWARE and cost you absolutely nothing Creating PDF files are simple, fast and works just like a printer. If you decide to use the PDFCreator Please install before use. Here is an additional download link below Also you may like to try this FREEWARE called FastStone Image Viewer image browser, converter and editor with nice interface; includes lots of tools. FastStone Image Viewer can help you to resize your photos/images so as not to take up so much memory and yet keep the quality of each photo. This process can be done with multiple photos/images all at once in a single batch and is very easy to use. Download link below

2 Starting a New Report 1. When you first open HomInspect-2011 Software Program you will then select Start Here. This will bring you to the Main Control Panel Here at the Main control Panel you will then select Starting New Report The use of this feature is only available when selected from HomInspect 2011 master program.

3 2. When selecting Starting New Report, a Starting a new report dialog will appear, you will then enter a name for new report in the open box Now select the OK button on the bottom. That s it. Your new report has now been created and you may now begin working on your report. Also a new desktop shortcut icon has been created for this new report and placed on your desktop for quick and easy access. Or you may also opt to CANCEL this process and return the main screen. Once a new report has been created you will then select Client Information To enter all needed client info. 4. Once on the Client Information page, you will then enter needed information that is pertaining to the Inspection Report. After information has been entered you will then return to "Main Control Panel". Additional Button Info A Google Map Search button has been added. Once you have entered Client Info and Inspection address press Google Map Search button (if internet is present) it will then open Google Map with your inspection map location ready to print. Clear Client Information button when selected will clear only client information, your company name and info will stay and the invoice number will automatically go to next invoice number. The Realtor Directory button will make short work of auto inserting realtors contact info. That simple

4 5. Now that you have returned to the "Main Control Panel" you will now select Work On Report. Now select Selecting Report Locations. This will bring you to Selected Reports page. Or if you are just want to continue working on existing report then just select Continue Working On Existing Report Both are pretty self explanatory.

5 6. Here on the Selected Reports page you will notice that the inspection reports are broken down into different areas / locations. Using the check boxes select all areas needed for inspection. Once all selections have been made, use the Update Selected Reports button, this will open all selected reports. We have also added a button called Reset Updated Report. This button will allow you to reset and save changes made within selected report areas. Best used with HomInspect 2011 (master copy) Here is a view of how it may appear as you are working on different areas of report. At the very bottom of page you will see each of the areas that you have selected. Select one at a time, fill in reported information. As a safe practice it is recommended that upon completion of each area to select the save button located on HomInspect Special Feature Controls This will help prevent any accidental loss of newly entered data. Another good practice is as each page of your report is completed and before you continue on to the next page, is to select the tool ribbon called HomInspect Special Feature Controls from there you will select Print Preview, this will give you a view of how this page will appear when you print, so at this point you can make necessary changes. To make changes use the Page break view, it is usually better to make a page shorter by raising the page break line (blue line) upward. Sometimes if you try to extend the page break line downward it will also shrink the appearance of the page. Then at this point you would select Save as you go button, then continue to the next page. Once you get a feel of how a page break / print preview works you can make necessary correction in just a couple of seconds.

6 7. After all areas of the report have been completed and you are ready to print your report, then select Report Navigation toolbar, then select Print Reports 8. You will then be brought to Print Report page here you will have a selection of check boxes to choose from. Select all check boxes that pertain to your report. And then press the OK button. At this point if you are using PDF Creator (FREEWARE) please be sure that you have set the PDF Creator as default printer or any other PDF Printer. 9. After selecting the OK command button from your print page, the PDF Creator (If this is your default printer) will open and display this page or similar page. Now fill in all needed information and then select save. Next a Windows Save Dialog will appear; there you will save PDF report to a desired location. Now review your PDF report before mailing out.

7 Here is a view of the General Information Page. Most information on this page is linked throughout your report and is entered automatically. The area circled in red has Drop down fields that are populated with numerous comment possibilities already. The Drop down fields can also be populated with your own personal information. The rest of this page is already linked to your Client information page and is updated upon each opening. Here is a sample page of the Garage. It gives you a view of how a report page looks as you work on it. No jumping back and forth to different pages. With this reporting program you complete each area of inspection while staying on the same page, which gives you an actual view of the report.

8 Home Inspection Tool Bar ribbon Below is a pictured view of the HomInspect Special Feature Control toolbar ribbon This tool bar ribbon will help assist you as you navigate through each of your reporting areas. Below are instructions on the use of each tool. Add / Remove Protection: Protection for the most part is reapplied automatically. The protection is used to help prevent any accidental alteration. You may remove protection using this command button so that you can make needed modifications to your report to suit your needs and then reapply protection. Be careful of linked fields across the top of the page when protection is removed. Red or Yellow Circle: This tool command will insert a red or yellow circle where needed to display area(s) of interest. Just tab cursor next to desired area and press Red or Yellow Circle command. Then re-adjust and size to suit. This one for Red This one for Yellow Red or Yellow Arrow: This tool command will insert a red or yellow arrow where needed to display area(s) of interest. Just tab cursor next to desired area and press Red or Yellow Arrow command. Then re-adjust and size to suit. This one for Red This one for Yellow Down Arrow: This tool command will insert an arrow where needed to display area(s) of interest. Just tab cursor next to desired area and press Down Arrow command. Then re-adjust and size to suit. This will insert a no fill arrow

9 Text Box: This tool will allow you to insert a comment where needed throughout report. Edit the text using standard tools operation. Here is a sample how it may appear Put your comment in here Insert Photo: With this tool You can insert clip art or a photo into your report with ease. Select desired location by tabbing a cell then press Insert Photo command. This feature is used to insert a photo to an exact desired location. For the preferred and easiest method to insert a photo to your report please read: How to insert a photo into report located further down on this page. Create A New Formatted Comment: The use of this feature will assist you in creating a new color formatted comment and then add to already existing library. When using this feature just follow the simple instructions on the screen. Special Feature Tools Change Report Color Formatting: This feature will allow you to change the color layout of all report areas. This includes fill color, Font color, Special outline highlighting and even a glow effect. When using this feature just follow the simple instructions. Hide or Unhide Selected Rows: Each report location is broken down in different categories; Example electrical, plumbing, walls, windows, flooring and so on. This feature will allow you to remove or add desired category to active report location. Additional instructions for this feature are further down on this page.

10 Add Comment To Summary Page: This button will open a summary page selection in reference to currently opened report. From there you can add or remove desired comment(s) of Report Summary Page. Additional instructions for this feature are further down on this page. Active Report Controls Reset Margin: This feature will reset your active report margin settings. Page Break View: This feature enables you to spot page break problems as well as fix them such as when a photo wants to split onto different pages. To correct this problem it is best to move the page break line in the upward direction above problem area. Then verify changes by using Print Preview Print Preview: You can use Print Preview to see exactly how your selected report will appear when printed; this will allow you to make last-minute changes to the page settings before sending the report to the printer. It s very helpful to be sure everything lines up the way you want. Spell Check: This feature will check for spelling errors in a report. Spell Check can be useful in preventing embarrassing mistakes, but be aware that Spell Check is not always right.

11 Find / Replace: This tool provides a fast and easy operation to search and replace any combination of words, numbers, or even phrases. Save as you Go: Using this feature will allow you to Save your report as you go. This makes for good practice and it only takes 2 seconds to select. It will take you much longer if you have to redo an area that was lost do to various reasons such as, computer freezes, computer crashes, or you forget to save before closing. How to populate dropdowns with new comments Double click within selected dropdown and highlight existing comment. As seen with sample The use of this feature is only available when selected from HomInspect 2011 master program. It then will be added and saved for future reports. You can now type your new comment within same dropdown. Now tab out of current dropdown by selecting another cell. Now return to selected dropdown with a right click command, this will prompt an option for you to either add new comment to list or you can select no to cancel. To keep your newly inserted comments to your list permanently please read How to insert your Logo, company info or new comments to list further down.

12 How to insert a photo into report This method is quite simple. As you work on a selected area you will notice pinkish colored checkbox s labeled INSERT PHOTO on the far left in numerous locations throughout report. (checkboxes will not print on report) By clicking on checkbox it will then unhide a hidden row just below checkbox. This is where you insert photos. Now double click within empty cell and Picture Dialog will open. While the Picture Dialog is open, select desired picture and then select insert. Your photo will then be inserted and sized automatically within selected cell. There are 4 open cells to choose from in hidden row location. If more photos are needed you may then add those photos to Additional Photo

13 Adding comments to Report Summary Page Report Summary Page The Report Summary page is used to describe area(s) of concern that were observed at time of inspection. With just a simple click of a button you can choose what comments to add. To add or remove a comment to the Report Summary page is quite easy. Just select Add Comments to Summary Page from toolbar above. While desired reporting page is visible a form pertaining to that selected area will appear with a breakdown of reported areas or items. To add or remove a selected comment check each box then select Add Selection(s) or Remove Selection(s) That s it

14 Hide or Unhide Selected Rows Hide or Unhide Selection page The Hide or Unhide Selection is used to remove (hide) selected area(s) from selected reporting page. To Hide or Unhide a selection is also quite easy. Just select Hide or Unhide Selected Rows from toolbar above. While desired reporting page is visible a form pertaining to that selected area will appear with a breakdown of all areas. As seen here. Before To Hide or Unhide a selection, check each box then select Hide Selection(s) or Unhide Selection(s) That s it To the right is a before and after view of how it will appear when removing side yard from selected report. After

15 How to insert your Logo, company info, Realtor Info or new comments to list permanently To make permanet changes so that you do not have to repopulate your company info, add logo or even update your personlized comment to a list. Follow these simple steps. 1. When you first open HomInspect-2011, as if you are starting a new report, instead of selecting Start New Report first select Client Information or Invoice or Work On Report from Main Control Panel. This will open the master report where you can make changes or adjustments that can be saved permanently for future reports and will save you time so you do not have to reenter the same information again. Client Information: To enter your company info. Realtor Directory: Enter contact information for future use. Access located on Client information page or toolbar. Invoice: To add company logo or make simple changes. Work On Report: From here you can select either Reports make changes to comments in box or Selecting Report Locations To add company logo to cover page and or make changes to other report pages. 2. After changes and adjustments have been completed return to Selected Reports page and select bottom button labeled Reset Updated Reports 3. Now return to Main Control Panel and select the Close / Exit button. 4. After newly saved changes and adjustments have been made, when you begin your new report the new changes will be there. Be careful when using this option. If you have any question please feel free to contact us and we will be more than glad to assist you. How to use Realtor Directory The Realtor Directory button is located on the Client Information page or toolbar. When selecting this button you will be brought to this page were you can either add new entries or click on button next to desired realtor and your entry will be auto inserted throughout your report. Using this feature will make short work of auto inserting realtors contact info. To add a new entry just type name, Phone and in desired box. To save new entry for future use, do so using HomInspect 2011 original program. Realtor Directory

16 Report With the assistance of Outlook 2007 we have added a feature that will give you a quicker and easier method in which to your completed report directly from our software. You will first need to set up an account with Outlook 2007 along with your current address. We have provided step by step instructions on page to set up this free account. To send your report using this feature its best to first complete report and save in PDF. From the Work On Report page you will then select Report When selecting this button you will be brought to this page were you can easily your client and or your realtor or?. The areas in grey are linked to Client Info and are updated from there. From this page you can enter your own comments to the Subject line and Message and save as your default comment. To send select Press Here button This will open Outlook 2007 (if available) and a File Open dialog

17 When the File Open dialog appears you will then need to locate and select report that you want to , then select Open button on bottom right corner. This will attach report ready to send via . (in some cases this page may not appear or become visible you may have to reselect HomInspect 2011 located at bottom of page) After Report / File has been attached to you will then see this page that is now ready to send. Confirm information on this page is correct and then select the Send button. Your is now on its way. Send time delay will depend on size of file. You will now close off Outlook (Also again in some cases this page may not appear or become visible you may have to reselect HomInspect 2011 located at bottom of page) When each report has been completed with no further use just simply right click on icon located on desktop and select delete. Only the shortcut icon will be deleted and the main report will be archived in HomInspect 2011 folder Saved Reports for any future reference if so needed. We put as much information together here to give you all the possible tools to put together a top notch report that is not only easy to follow but easy to use. Once you fully learn how to navigate through this report software it will take you know time at all to complete a report. Any and all comments and or statements made that are mentioned throughout this reporting software are only as a courtesy or sample. It is recommended that you read all contents of this Report Summary. HomInspect cannot be held liable for any statements made. Also, if you have any further question or need assistance with this software we will be more than glad to assist you in any way we possibly can. Copyright HomInspect